Emerge Clubs
At Emerge Pediatric Therapy, we are committed to creating a space that is inclusive of all neurotypes. We follow the latest research and plan each club session based on the individual needs of each child within the group dynamic.
Spring 2026 Club Registration is open! Click here to sign up.
Important Updates:
- Spring 2026 Club Registration will open on Monday, December 1st at 8:00 AM. For the first time ever, we will offer an Early Bird Discount! Register before the end of 2025 and receive a 14% discount!
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Emerge Clubs are an out-of-pocket expense, not billed through insurance, regardless of insurance type. Payment information is listed in the FAQ section below.
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If your child has Medicaid or Tricare insurance, we will have the limited ability to assign your child a therapist who can coordinate activities with the Emerge Club as the child’s treatment plan allows.
- The initial payment is due for all plans 72 hours after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Relations Coordinator.
Emerge Clubs FAQ
1. Are Emerge Clubs reimbursable by insurance?
Due to the changing nature of complexity and inconsistency around insurance reimbursement for group sessions, Emerge Clubs are not reimbursable by insurance. HSA cards are not accepted as a form of payment for Emerge Clubs.
2. How are payments made?
An Emerge Client Relations Coordinator (CRC) will call you to collect payment once your child is officially registered for an Emerge Club. Upon your first payment, your card will be kept on file and used for all subsequent monthly payments (dates vary by semester).
We have two payment options for Emerge Clubs: you can pay in full at the time of registration, or set up a payment plan
| Registration Date | Total Price | Amount if using payment plan |
| December 2025 | $1,000 | $250 (4 payments) |
| Early 2026 | $1,170 | $292.50 (4 payments) |
Payment Plan schedule:
- Payment 1: at registration
- Payment 2: February 16th
- Payment 3: March 16th
- Payment 4: April 13th
3. When are initial payments due?
The initial payment is due within 3 business days after being contacted by the clinic’s Client Relations Coordinator.
4. Do you offer financial assistance?
If you are an existing client with Emerge who uses Medicaid or Tricare and are interested in Emerge Clubs, please check the box indicating this on the Club Registration Form and our club coordinator will reach out to you.
Spring 2026 Clubs
Beginning February 2nd, we will kick off a variety of in-person clubs, ranging in size from 2 to 6 children. We are offering clubs at all three of our clinic locations — Durham, Cary and Carrboro! The format of each club has been determined based on a variety of factors, with keeping our families and staff safe at the forefront of that process.
Spring Clubs will run from February 2nd through May 1st, 2026.
Spring 2026 Club Registration is open! Click here to sign up.
We recommend registering early, as we expect clubs to fill up quickly! To show our appreciation for early registration, we are offering a 14% discount on the total clubs rate for those who sign up for a club before the end of the year.
Check out the full line up of Spring 2026 Clubs!
Preschool Power – Carrboro
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Carrboro
- Ages 3 – 5
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This program provides opportunities to build skills for preschool classroom readiness. Social communication and fine motor skills are addressed during mock classroom activities and routines.
Krafty Kids – Carrboro
Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Carrboro
- Ages 7 – 10
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating creative projects. Club members will work to build executive function, fine motor, social problem solving, and cooperative skills during a variety of craft projects, including: arts and crafts, baking, needlepoint, finger knitting, and more.
Social Butterflies – Cary
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 4 – 6
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This program addresses social communication, perspective taking, turn-taking, and imaginative play skills.
Adventure Squad – Cary
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 8 – 12
- Co-led by two OT’s
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating projects and build executive function, social problem solving and cooperative skills.
Social Scouts – Cary
Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location: Cary
- Ages 5-7
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Social Scouts – Durham
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages 5 – 7
- Led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This club focuses on the development of social-cognitive skills (such as conversation, perspective taking, and peer negotiation) using concepts from curriculums such as Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Adventure Squad – Durham
Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages: 8-11
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- This project-based club follows the interests of group members to complete motivating projects and build executive function, social problem solving and cooperative skills.
Tween Talk Sr. – Durham
Mondays, 4:00pm – 5:00 PM
- Location: Durham
- Ages: 11-14
- Co-led by 2 Emerge Therapists
- Monday, February 2nd – Friday, May 1st
- Limited to 6 children
- Tween Talk Sr. encourages tweens & teens to establish a positive self-concept and build skills required for successful friendships.
